There is risk wherever you are. During the offseason, guys play pick-up games all the time where they could get hurt. The only time I’m ever cautious is if I’m playing somewhere where I don’t know everybody playing, and somebody is trying to prove something, or do something that would hurt me.

But in a situation like Paul’s, where everybody is just trying to compete and guys aren’t trying to hurt anybody else, sometimes things happen, and there’s nothing you can do about that. I just wish him a speedy recovery and can’t wait to see him back out there playing again soon.

Hayward, 24, has played four NBA seasons, all with the Jazz. He averaged 16.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game last season, all of which were career highs. A restricted free agent this offseason, Hayward will return to Utah after the Jazz matched the Charlotte Hornets' maximum offer sheet.

Team USA plays its first of four exhibitions Saturday against Brazil. The World Cup begins Aug. 30 in Spain.

Stephen Curry on Team USA's mission in the FIBA World Cup

Sports Illustrated's Matt Dollinger sits down with Team USA and Golden State Warriors point guard, Stephen Curry as he explains Team USA's mission in the FIBA World Cup.